Vespula germanica

I find wasps very photogenic. I love the yellow contrast against the black and those dark mysterious eyes. This one was doing something on a snail shell, maybe feeding itself?

comments (8)

Christine Young

Lion

I agree! I got stung 17 times by wasps last month, but still find them beautiful. Great photo! Posted 6 months ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  17 times?! :-0
  They only sting when they feel threatened, right? Posted 6 months ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Yes, usually. But, they can be more aggressive in autumn, especially if you get close to their nest. I was walking in the woods and suddenly got attacked -- I think I must have been near their nest (in the ground). I didn't see any wasps beforehand though, so it definitely took me by surprise. Posted 6 months ago
  2. 1. Flavio
      
      Lion
      
      I've been photographing in one place that I see some wasps around...I will try to spot their nest to keep a secure distance :-P Posted 6 months ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        One of the other JungleDragon moderators (Lisa Kimmerling) has had a couple encounters with being stung by wasps in the woods, but this was a first for me. I have spent practically my entire life in the woods and have never seen wasps or a ground-dwelling wasp's nest. I've only ever been stung a couple times until now. So, hopefully this was unusual and you never have an issue where you live. Posted 6 months ago
      2. Flavio
        
        Lion
        
        Let's hope so ;-) Posted 6 months ago

William Bodine

Lion

I have wasp envy. Wonderful shot. Posted 6 months ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  Hehe! Thank you so much William (^_-) Posted 6 months ago

The German wasp

"Vespula germanica" is a species of wasp found in much of the Northern Hemisphere, native to Europe, Northern Africa, and temperate Asia. It has spread and become well-established in many other places, including North America, South America, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Flavio